Module 7: Linear Momentum

Syllabus List of Modules Assignments Laboratories

1. Web Material: Momentum and collisions

Objectives:
After completing this module, students will be able to calculate the change in the momentum of an object due to an impulse.  They will be able to identify situations in which momentum is conserved.  Students will be able to solve problems involving elastic and inelastic collisions.
Additional Material:
Serway, 3rd and 4th edition, Chapters 8.1 - 8.4
Serway, 2nd edition, Chapters 8.1 - 8.5
CD and Workbook, Module 6.1 - 6.6
Laboratory:
Exploring conservation of linear momentum
Assignment:
Assignment 15

 

2. Web Material: Rockets

Objectives:
After completing this module, students will be able analyze and solve problems involving rocket propulsion.
Additional Material:
Serway, 3rd and 4th edition, Chapters 8.5 - 8.7
Serway, 2nd edition, Chapters 8.6 - 8.8
CD and Workbook, Module 6.7 - 6.9

 

Test 2

Study Guide